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▌ Religious · Ages 16–17

Camp McDowell - Senior

Nauvoo, AL · $700/week

A faith-based overnight camp for 11th and 12th graders with a focus on community and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Camp McDowell website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, signifying a commitment to industry standards. The camp is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, making its owner type 'church-synagogue-mosque'. Camp McDowell offers overnight programs for various age groups, including a 'Senior' camp for older youth. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. Google reviews for 'Camp McDowell' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 234 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children, the natural environment, and the supportive staff. The camp emphasizes outdoor activities, community building, and spiritual development within an Episcopal framework.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

Camp McDowell - Senior serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in religious, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 16–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 105 Delong Rd, Nauvoo, AL 35578
  • Phone: (205) 387-1806
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $700 per camper for the session (July 24-31).

Runs 24-hour residential, 11 sessions (11 one-week), from May 22 to Jul 31.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 May 22 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $200
  • Session 2 May 24 – 28, 2026 · 1 week · $150
  • Session 3 May 25 – 28, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 4 May 28 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $300
  • Session 5 May 30 – Jun 6, 2026 · 2 weeks
  • Session 6 Jun 5 – 8, 2026 · 1 week · $300
  • Session 7 Jun 13 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 8 Jun 25 – 29, 2026 · 1 week · $400
  • Session 9 Jul 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $500
  • Session 10 Jul 17 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $200
  • Session 11 Jul 24 – 31, 2026 · 2 weeks · $700

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on spiritual growth
  • Beautiful natural setting

↘ Watch for

  • Limited session length

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp McDowell - Senior

What ages does Camp McDowell - Senior accept?
Camp McDowell - Senior is open to children ages 16–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp McDowell - Senior cost?
Camp McDowell - Senior publishes $700/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp McDowell - Senior's hours?
Camp McDowell - Senior runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp McDowell - Senior accredited?
Yes — Camp McDowell - Senior is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp McDowell - Senior?
Camp McDowell - Senior is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp McDowell - Senior provide lunch?
Camp McDowell - Senior does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp McDowell - Senior compare to other religious camps in Nauvoo?
Camp McDowell - Senior is one of 12 religious camps in Nauvoo that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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